Daily Tech Headlines Apple Updates App Store Guidelines To Allow Links To External Payments - DTH
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May 2, 2025 Apple has made a bold move by updating its App Store guidelines, now allowing links to external payment systems, which could shake up the app market. Meanwhile, Microsoft is leading the way in security with a new passwordless account feature. There's also a discussion on TikTok facing fines for data privacy breaches. Plus, Google Voice is rolling out a new three-way calling feature, enhancing user connectivity.
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Apple Allows External Payment Links
- Apple's updated App Store guidelines now allow U.S. apps to include external payment links, bypassing Apple's own payment system.
- Spotify became the first major app to use this change, potentially lowering prices and offering more choice to consumers.
Microsoft Goes Passwordless by Default
- Microsoft made passwordless sign-in the default for Microsoft Accounts, supporting options like passkeys.
- This move coincided with World Passkey Day, promoting safer authentication alternatives to passwords.
EU Fines TikTok Over Data Transfers
- The EU fined TikTok owner Bytedance €530 million for illegal transfer of European user data to China.
- TikTok denied any data sharing with Chinese authorities and plans to appeal the decision.